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Pearls of the Baltic– Finland, Sweden, Russia –8 days / 7 nights, Stockholm - Helsinki - St. Petersburg - Hermitage - Winter Palace - PeterhofAn escorted tour to the Pearls of Scandinavia and Russia, featuring the colorful Scandinavian capitals of Stockholm and Helsinki, Baltic Sea cruise, and historic St. Petersburg. Explore the highlights of Stockholm, sail on Silja Line to Helsinki, journey by rail from Helsinki to St. Petersburg. Experience the sweep of history and legacies of the czars, view masterpieces in the Hermitage Art Museum, marvel at Palaces, Fountains of Peterhof and Gardens.
| Operation | July 10 - August 7, 2012 |
| Departure | Guaranteed departures: July 10, 31 |
| Price | $3,375 per person in double $4,266 single room |
| Included | 6 nights accommodation in first class hotels, all rooms with private facilities Scandinavian breakfast buffet daily 2 lunches on days 6 & 7 1 x Lunch box on train on day 5 4-hour guided tour of Stockholm 3-hour guided tour of Helsinki Overnight cruise Silja Line, Stockholm - Helsinki, 2-berth Seaside cabin with shower/tlt. Dinner and buffet breakfast on board Daily 3-course dinner or buffet dinner (except on second night in Stockholm) Transportation by modern deluxe coach with reclining seats etc. All entrance fees as per itinerary Dinner and buffet breakfast on board Train Sibelius, Helsinki - St. Petersburg Transfers between hotels and railway stations Complete program in St. Petersburg 3-hour city tour of St. Petersburg Peter & Paul Fortress, St. Isaac's Cathedral Hermitage Museum and Winter Palace Excursion to Peterhof All entrance fees Hydrofoil Peterhof - St. Petersburg 1 hour guided Canal tour Folklore show at Nikolaevsky Palace Snacks during intermission Dinner at Backstage Restaurant English-speaking tour escort throughout Luggage handling at all hotels (1piece per person) Transfers airport/hotel first & last days. Transfers to/from a different airport than the one mentioned in the tour program may incur a supplement. |
| Not Included | International airfare & airport taxes Russian Visa fee Gratuities Alcoholic beverages Personal insurance / personal items $25 Service fee |
| Please Note | Please note: Transfers to/from a different airport than the one mentioned in the tour program may incur a supplement. These tours are organized by our Associate Partners in Copenhagen. In order to offer a greater variety of tour options, the programs allow for participants to join or depart from the tour in various transit locations. We do hope that the possible change of group participants does not cause any inconvenience. |
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Day 1 STOCKHOLM (D) Arrive Stockholm Arlanda Airport. Transfer to hotel in connection with your flight arrival. Your tour escort will meet you at 19.50 hrs in the hotel lobby. Dinner and accommodation at the Clarion Hotel Sign, a newly opened (February 2008) first class hotel in the city centre.
Day 2 STOCKHOLM (B) The day starts with a 4-hoursguided tour of the city. Famous sights include the Royal Palace, Parliament Buildings, Cathedral, Royal Theatre, etc. You will also visit the enchanting Old Town (Gamla Stan) with its narrow cobbled streets and numerous antique shops. Highlight of the tour is a visit to City Hall with its famous Blue and Golden Halls, where the Nobel Prize banquet is held each year. Afternoon free in Stockholm, with possibility to visit the famous Wasa Museum or take one of the popular canal tours. Accommodation at the Clarion Hotel Sign. Please note that dinner today is not included in the program, as our experience shows that whilst in Stockholm guests prefer to eat out at a restaurant of their own choice. Your tour escort will gladly advise and make table reservations for you.
Day 3 STOCKHOLM - HELSINKI (B, D) Morning free in Stockholm. Afternoon transfer from hotel to pier, for embarkation on a luxurious cruise ferry of the Silja Line. 17.00 hrs: Departure of cruise from Stockholm, sailing slowly down the picturesque Stockholm archipelago past numerous small islands. Dinner on board. Choice of entertainment, bars, shops and casino. Accommodation is in 2-berth outside cabins (seaside) with shower/WC. We recommend you to bring an overnight bag for this cruise, to avoid having to carry suitcases to and from your cabin.
Day 4 HELSINKI (B, D) Enjoy your buffet breakfast as you sail into Helsinki. After disembarkation 3-hour guided tour of Helsinki. Famous sights include the Senate Square, Uspenski Cathedral, Parliament House, Finlandia Hall, Sibelius Park & Monument, Underground Temple, and much more. During the afternoon you can explore the busy market place or the many souvenir shops close to the harbour. Finnish crystal and leather goods are an excellent buy. Dinner and accommodation at the Radisson SAS Royal Hotel, another first class hotel centrally located.
Day 5 HELSINKI - ST. PETERSBURG (B, D) Breakfast followed by transfer by coach from hotel to railway station. 10.00 hrs: Departure
from Helsinki on train “Allegro” for St. Petersburg. Lunch box on train. 14.36 hrs: Arrival in
St. Petersburg. Coach transfer from railway station to hotel combined with 1 hour’s guided boat
cruise along the Neva River and visit at St. Isaac’s Cathedral. Welcome dinner incl. shot of
vodka and 1 glass wine, and accommodation at Ambassador Hotel, a four star hotel located
in the city centre, near the famous Mariinsky Theatre.
Day 6 ST. PETERSBURG (B, L, D) Buffet breakfast at hotel. The day begins with 3
hours panoramic tour of the city by coach with
local English-speaking guide. St. Petersburg is a
city of outstanding architectural beauty, famous
for its magnificent palaces, cathedrals, fountains
and bridges. 12.30 hrs: Lunch at local restaurant.
After lunch, tour of the world-famous Hermitage
Art Museum and the State Rooms of the Winter
Palace. Return to hotel. Dinner and
accommodation at Ambassador Hotel.
Day 7 ST. PETERSBURG (B, L, D) Buffet breakfast at hotel and transfer to town of Pushkin followed by a visit to Catherine’s
Palace including the famous Amber room. Lunch at Admiralty Restaurant. Return to St.
Petersburg and spend a few hours free for leisure. This evening you will be taken to see a
colourful Russian folklore show at the Nikolaevsky Palace, with snacks during the
intermission. Dinner at the Backstage Restaurant of the Mariinsky Theatre.
Accommodation at Ambassador Hotel.
Day 8 ST. PETERSBURG DEPARTURE (B) This tour of the three most beautiful cities of the Baltic ends after breakfast, with transfers to St. Petersburg Airport in connection with your flight home (flight not included).